Analysis on the power characteristics of lift-fan VTOL

Zhi Cheng Zheng, Xiao Ping Zhu, Min Chang, Zhou Zhou

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Abstract

Based on the propeller momentum theory, this paper obtained the momentum model for internal flow of lift fan system. It analyzed the influence of its conceptual parameters on power characteristics of lift-fan VTOL to analyze the trend changes of the total power required with the increase of freestream velocity. The results can be used for selecting parameters at the preliminary phase of designing lift-fan VTOL and determining the design parameters of lift-fan VTOL.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering
Pages1649-1656
Number of pages8
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
Event2011 International Conference on Mechanical Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, ICMMME 2011 - Nanchang, China
Duration: 20 Jun 201122 Jun 2011

Publication series

NameApplied Mechanics and Materials
Volume66-68
ISSN (Print)1660-9336
ISSN (Electronic)1662-7482

Conference

Conference2011 International Conference on Mechanical Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, ICMMME 2011
Country/TerritoryChina
CityNanchang
Period20/06/1122/06/11

Keywords

  • Hover mode
  • Level flight
  • Lift fan
  • Momentum theory
  • Power characteristics
  • Surplus power
  • Transition mode
  • VTOL

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